Is Persona 5 Royal a stand alone game?

All three games are standalone stories so don't worry if you're not caught up—each of these games offers a variety of memorable characters, intricate storylines, and, well, Personas!

Is Persona 5 Royal a stand alone?

Persona 5 Royal is a standalone story and does not require any previous Persona experience. Simply, don't pass on one of the greatest games of all time because you didn't play any previous games in the series.

Is Persona 5 Royal a separate game?

Persona 5 Royal is the expanded base game version, so it follows the exact same story as the original. However, there are a few fundamental changes in the base story, like some new characters and a couple of different scenes.

Is Persona 5 Royal the full game?

Persona 5 Royal is an enhanced version of Persona 5 with an additional Phantom Thief member (Kasumi Yoshizawa), a new area to explore, new music, additional story, and a playable third semester.

Do I need to play Persona 5 in order to play Persona 5 Royal?

No you don't have to play the Original game before Royal because they are technically the same game except Royal has way more content in it with a few new Characters and the story is also extended.

Persona 5 - Before You Buy

Which Persona 5 game should I play first?

The short answer — it doesn't matter! Start where you want. The long answer? It entirely depends. We probably wouldn't recommend starting with Persona 4 Arena Ultimax or Persona 5 Strikers now, but if you have played either of those games before P5R, P4G, or P3P's release, then it doesn't matter.

What is the difference between Persona 5 original and Royal?

Not only does Persona 5 Royal add an entire extra third semester at the end of the game, but it adds content to the existing dungeons, a new member of the Phantom Thieves, new Personas, new boss battles, and switches elements of the original story, like to introduce characters like Haru earlier.

Is Persona 5 Royal a sequel or remake?

Persona 5 Royal is NOT a sequel, it is a remake of Persona 5 with brand new content that will add an extra month, a slightly rewritten story, and a whole new character.

Does Persona 5 carry over to Royal?

The short answer is no. Your Persona 5 save file cannot be carried over to Persona 5 Royal — you can't just load it up and kick things off at the end of Persona 5.

How much longer is Persona 5 Royal than the original?

Question: Is Persona 5 Royal longer than Persona 5? Answer: Yes, Persona 5 Royal is about 30 hours longer than the original Persona 5. Much like Persona 3 FES and Persona 4 Golden before it, Persona 5 Royal was a rerelease of the game with added activities, events, and three new confidant ranks.

Does Persona 5 Royal include the base game?

All editions will include the base Persona 5 Royal game and all previously released DLC from its PlayStation 4 version. Persona 5 Royal will release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on October 21, 2022, and will be included as part of the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

Should I buy Persona 5 or wait for Royal?

If you're a big fan of JRPGs, then you pretty much owe it to yourself to have Persona 5 Royal in your collection. And if you're a newcomer to the genre and find yourself interested in trying it out, you really can't do wrong with having P5 Royal serve as your introduction to JRPGs.

Can you kiss in Persona 5 Royal?

Anyone who has finished Persona 4, for example, will know that it's implied wink wink nudge nudge say no more that you can fool around with Sayoko Uehara, a local nurse. But in Persona 5, it is straight up. You can date older women, kiss them, and even (in the game's own sweet little off-camera way) sleep with them.

Is Persona 5 Royal really worth it?

That's a ton of things to pack into one game, but Persona 5 Royal does it nearly flawlessly. All that time spent playing melts away as you get engrossed in the world, narrative, characters, and gameplay. From those angles, we'd say that P5R is absolutely worth it if you have the time.

Can you get a girlfriend in Persona 5 Royal?

Yes, you can have more than one girlfriend in Persona 5 Royal. In fact, you can date every single romance option if you want — but it's not necessarily recommended. Romancing multiple girls will eventually come back to bite you much later in the story, so think carefully before committing to a relationship.

What carries over from Persona 5 to Royal?

Any and all Skills Cards will be carried over, making it easy to add the desired skill to a Persona.

What was removed from Persona 5 Royal?

Atlus removed the JoJo reference in Persona 5 Royal...

Can you romance in Persona 5 Royal?

Persona 5 has a ton of romances to choose from. In fact, players would need to play through the game multiple times in order to get through every romance scenario. It's a long game too, with an average playtime of almost 100 hours to complete the main story.

What's the difference between p5 and P5R?

Releasing Mar. 31, Persona 5 Royal is essentially the same game with a few tweaks and additions. The biggest change is the inclusion of several new characters, most notably gymnast Kasumi Yoshizawa. There are more activities, new areas, revamped battles, expanded dungeons, and a couple of new mechanics.

Can you play Persona 5 Royal after the ending?

Like previous games in the series, Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 have a New Game + mode, which unlocks after you finish the game. It allows you to carry over multiple things that you unlocked during your previous playthrough into a fresh run. Essentially, you can start a new story with a bunch of bonuses.

Should I get Persona 5 Royal after Persona 5?

If you haven't played Persona 5 yet, go with Persona 5 Royal. There's some additional stuff as well as an extended story, but it's up to you if you want to try it or just watch a play through on YouTube or something.

How many endings does Persona 5 Royal have?

Yes, Persona 5 Royal has several endings. One is the original ending that takes place in December if you agree to Igor's offer, and this one prevents you from accessing Royal's third semester. The third semester has three endings: a bad ending, a good-ish ending, and the true ending.

In which order should I play Persona 5?

TL/DR: If you have any sort of ability to do so, you should play Persona 5 Royal on PS4/5 before Strikers. It will help you understand and appreciate the new game. Your next best bet is to play the original Persona 5 before Strikers, which may be easier to get due to cost and PS3 support, and being part of PS+.